There's potential for sorrow among fans of Call the Midwife as a key character might face heartbreak. On Monday's , Laura Main, known for her role as Shelagh Turner on the programme, hinted at upcoming drama.

During her chat with the show hosts, Laura teased a tense finale but kept details under wraps, commenting: "I would say the cliffhanger. Obviously, you're going to have the stories of the episodes, so that will have to continue."

She continued hinting at turmoil involving a cherished character: "There is, it's involving a much-loved member of the community, the cliffhanger, that's all I'm going to say! I don't think it's going to ruin your . I think you will want to keep watching!"

Laura reassured the Loose Women panel that despite the anticipation, the holiday special retains its festive sparkle, adding: "It's still got the rousing finish, we've got the Salvation Army band, we've got fun fair, we've got all sorts of things."

For the first time, Call the Midwife enthusiasts will enjoy a two-part instalment of the treasured BBC series this year, reports .

Set in 1969, the Nonnatus House midwives find themselves overwhelmed during the Christmas season, amidst looming threats.

The Poplar community is dealing with the usual seasonal flu and Hong Kong flu outbreaks, but fear escalates with the news of an escaped prisoner at large.

A brief description teases: "Fears grow that he may be in the local area after a spate of break-ins. The Turner children are caught up in the fever surrounding the Blue Peter Christmas appeal to collect dinky cars and scrap metal.

"Trixie makes a fleeting visit to Nonnatus House and is delighted to see her brother Geoffrey, and Miss Higgins has her grandson Harry stay for Christmas. Violet hosts a mince pie competition but the Buckles' preparations for Reggie's homecoming are thrown into turmoil."

The much-anticipated Christmas special will see Judy Parfitt return as Sister Monica Joan, Jenny Agutter as Sister Julienne, Helen George as Trixie Aylward, and Cliff Parisi as Fred Buckle.

Also gracing our screens this festive season will be Stephen McGann as Dr Turner, Linda Bassett as Nurse Crane, Megan Cusack as Nancy Corrigan, Annabelle Apsion as Violet Buckle, and Georgie Glen as Miss Higgins.

Heidi Thomas OBE, the show's creator and writer, shared her enthusiasm about the holiday episodes: "Who doesn't love finding an extra, unexpected present underneath the Christmas tree? When I was asked to write a two-part Christmas special for 2024, I couldn't resist! ".

Dame Pippa Harris, executive producer, also expressed her excitement: "For the first time viewers can luxuriate in a two part festive treat this Christmas. Heidi has created a spellbinding special which I know will delight our loyal fans."

The much-anticipated series of Call the Midwife is slated to hit our screens at the beginning of 2025. With another series already in the pipeline, fans can rest assured that their favourite show will continue until at least 2026.

Call the Midwife airs on Christmas Day at 8pm on One and Boxing Day at 7:30pm and Loose Women continues weekdays on ITV from 12:30pm